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[[file:Userfiles image bokhari 03.jpg|right| | [[file:Userfiles image bokhari 03.jpg|right|290px|thumbnail|Al-Bukhari's mausoleum near Samarkand, [[Uzbekistan]]. He is a [[Sunni]] scholar whose work, [[Sahih al-Bukhari (book)|Sahih al-Bukhari]] is the most reliable hadith-collection among Sunni Muslims, and is one of [[Sihah al-Sitta]].]] | ||
* According to [[Shi'a]] and [[Sunni]] Muslims and contrary to Wahhabi beliefs, building mausoleums upon graves is not against Islamic beliefs and on the contrary, visiting the graves of religious figures and believers is a recommended act which has a long history in Islamic tradition. In addition to the religious aspect, religious sites in [[al-Baqi']] had a historical importance as well and reminded the historical identity of Muslims. Therefore, demolition of al-Baqi' sparked wide protests among Muslims and made some Islamic countries react to it. | * According to [[Shi'a]] and [[Sunni]] Muslims and contrary to Wahhabi beliefs, building mausoleums upon graves is not against Islamic beliefs and on the contrary, visiting the graves of religious figures and believers is a recommended act which has a long history in Islamic tradition. In addition to the religious aspect, religious sites in [[al-Baqi']] had a historical importance as well and reminded the historical identity of Muslims. Therefore, demolition of al-Baqi' sparked wide protests among Muslims and made some Islamic countries react to it. | ||
* Demolition of al-Baqi' and other religious and historical places in [[Hijaz]] made so much anger, hatred and worries among Muslims. Many religious and political leaders of Islamic countries reacted to this behavior of Wahhabis and condemned it. After these demolitions, some of the Wahhabis and Saudis stood against their leaders and condemned their extremist actions. | * Demolition of al-Baqi' and other religious and historical places in [[Hijaz]] made so much anger, hatred and worries among Muslims. Many religious and political leaders of Islamic countries reacted to this behavior of Wahhabis and condemned it. After these demolitions, some of the Wahhabis and Saudis stood against their leaders and condemned their extremist actions. | ||